(Reporter7.com 2007-04-07) Leyte Dance Theater in Boston

For Immediate Release
Contact: Grethel Bolandrina
(508) 476-0009 Gretheline@aol.com

PAMAS of New England, Inc. hosts Leyte Dance Theater in "Pilipinas Kong Mahal"

Boston, MA: PAMAS of New England proudly presents the Leyte Dance Theater (LDT) under the direction of Jess De Paz, in "Pilipinas Kong Mahal" (Philippines, My Love) at the Tower Auditorium, Massachusetts College of Arts (MassArts) at 621 Huntington Avenue in this city. The two hour spectacular show of Philippine heritage, culture and history through dance, music and drama will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 7 PM. Ticket prices: Balcony $20, Orchestra $25, $35 and $100. Proceeds benefit the PAMAS Building Fund for a Community Center Project.

For tickets or further information contact: Teng Chiefe, 781.963.1740, gchiefe@aol.com; Amanda 'Aida- Kalb, 617.471.3513, balic2ss@comcast.net; Luz Gilmore, 617.296.7760, cagayana@yahoo.com; Dee Dee Bacas, 617.791.3530, deedee222@aol.com; Mike Manlogon, 781.344.6519, nanalolo@msn.com; Nettie Jacildo, 617.472.3987, nenitajacildo@hotmail.com; Emi Walker, embabes_2000@yahoo.com; Ernie Anthony, 508.584.2495, papuyaya@gis.net; Andy Tiongson, 617.776.8959, rodelSmily@comcast.net and Frank Celoza, 617.555.3948, francel547@comcast.net.

LDT was first known as 'Danzz Corps-, a community based dance troupe composed of students with common love for dance. When the founder joined Leyte Normal University, he brought with him his dance troupe and established the Academy of Arts. In 1993, Danzz Corps became LDT when the founder thought of making his dance company a private entity. In 1995 LDT was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Leyte Dance Theater, Inc. LDT has received numerous grants from government institutions and private subsidies including but not limited to 'Dance Development Program for the Visayas-, 'Continuous Dance Development Training- and 'Los Pintados.- LDT, regarded by many as the current top dance company in the Philippines, have performed in Rhode Island in 2004 and New Hampshire in 2005.

A dinner -dance in honor of LDT is scheduled on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 7 PM at the Holy Name Church's Function Hall (1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA). Dubbed as 'An Evening With The Leyte Dance Theater-, PAMAS organizers encourages Fil-Ams in the New England area and Boston in particular to help make LDT's first visit to Beantown a memorable one. For $12 per person, Fil-Ams can dine, dance and have photos taken with LDT. DJ Jojo Pineda will provide music and sounds.

About PAMAS: The Pilipino-American Association of New England, Inc (PAMAS) was formed in 1978 to fill a vacuum in the social life of Filipinos living in the greater Boston area. Its initial goal was simply to establish an association accessible to Filipinos and their families serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Its manifesto and accessibility became popular and spread throughout New England. Soon they were joined by Filipinos from the private sector as it held social functions to satisfy and conducted various programs to benefit the Filipino community. www.pamas.org